Raynors 2012-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/27/2012
War-date Union soldier's letter, 4 1/2pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. J. Henry Blakeman [wounded in the chest at Gettysburg July 1, 1863], Co. D, 17th Conn. Vols., "Camp 17th Regt. Conn. Vols. near Brook's Station, Va., Mar. 15, 63", in part: "…our corduroy road building is nearly done…there are several forts being built not far from us…the Col. [Noble] drills us every afternoon…I don't believe he will be Brig. Gen. before next week…Capt. Lacey and six other Capts are still under arrest…Lieut. [Samuel E.] Blinn [WIA & POW Chancellorsville] still commands the Co. and I have heard the remark made 'I hope Capt. [Lacey] will be under arrest till our time is out'…he [Blinn] seems to take great pride in drilling the Co. and all like to please him and do well…we have the reputation…of being the best drilled Co. in the Regt….Col. [Noble] told Lieut. Blinn so and we intend to sustain our reputation…". VG
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